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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.29, 45,255.90 and 18,647.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.29, 45,255.90 and 18,647.83 is: 25,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.29 : 45,255.90 = 18,647.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.29/45,255.90 = 18,647.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.29x = 45,255.90 × 18,647.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.29x = 843,924,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,924,329.70/32,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,733.10

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